Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Faro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Faro or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Podgorica, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Faro or Podgorica?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro €133Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €133, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Faro and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Faro and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Faro or Podgorica? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Faro Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Oriente Station: Transfer to/from Faro City Center: $4.23
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Quarteira & Vilamoura: $19
- Faro Airport: Private transfer to Vilamoura & Quarteira: $19
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Albufeira: $26
- Private Transfer: Faro to Faro International Airport (FAO): $28
- Private Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $29
- Transfer from Faro airport to Almancil: $30
- Private Car or Van Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Albufeira Area: $36
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Faro HTL-APT (FAO): $36
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Olhao: $37
- Private Transfer from Loulé to Faro (FAO) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Vilamoura: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Faro change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayFaro €36Podgorica €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $83
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $97
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience in Algarve: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Faro €9.41Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $5.45
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Lagos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Tavira Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $7.84
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Algarve Life Sciences Center Museum Family Ticket: $13
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $18
- Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour: $21
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $22
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $26
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $27
- Tavira Route Boat Tour: $27
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFaro €3.13Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Wine tastings, with Tour option - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $19
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $27
- Algarve Traditional Food and Wine Tasting: $48
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Podgorica, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro than you might in Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Faro Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro and Podgorica, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Faro or Podgorica?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Faro or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Faro during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
Faro is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Faro. In the summer, Faro often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Faro gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Faro or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Podgorica. The shopping scene are the main draw to Faro this time of year.
In the autumn, Faro is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Faro in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Faro gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Faro usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Faro gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Faro or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Faro as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Faro is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 12°C (54°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Faro often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Faro usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Faro or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Faro in the spring for the beaches.
Faro is a little warmer than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Faro gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Faro usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Faro
| Faro | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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